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Nitro, WV


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Nitro, West Virginia

Nitro, West Virginia, in Kanawha county, is 12 miles W of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 123 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Charleston metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Nitro is home to some 6,824 residents.

The People and Families of Nitro

In Nitro, about 52% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Nitro.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nitro had a median family income of $41,367. Fewer people in Nitro are poor than in most places in West Virginia.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($10,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Nitro. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Nitro Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Nitro was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Nitro, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Nitro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Nitro Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Nitro Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Nitro Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Nitro Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Nitro, WV

Comparing Nitro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens95
Female Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men49
Male Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better48
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime53

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